In an unprecedented move, church leaders from around Britain and Ireland came together last week by video conference to share the current situation over coronavirus in each of their jurisdictions. The initiative originated with Archbishop Justin Welby of the Church of England, who wanted to offer an opportunity for leaders to hear and support one… Continue reading Holy Week Statement from British and Irish Church Leaders
News
Former Primus on BBC Radio Scotland
The Rt Rev David Chillingworth, former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, will lead worship on BBC Radio Scotland this weekend in the early-morning Palm Sunday broadcast of New Every Sunday. The 30-minute programme, which starts at 7.30am, delivers acts of worship “from across Scotland and from across the denominations”. New Every Sunday will also… Continue reading Former Primus on BBC Radio Scotland
Bishop Andrew leads Palm Sunday online worship
The College of Bishops continues to lead online worship with the Scottish Episcopal Church this weekend, with the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, celebrating the Eucharist on Palm Sunday. The service will be held in private at the Bishop’s House in Dundee, with the only exceptions to participation being immediate family living in… Continue reading Bishop Andrew leads Palm Sunday online worship
Churches join in prayer on Palm Sunday evening
The Scottish Episcopal Church is again joining church groups across Scotland in asking Christians to join in prayer at 7pm this Palm Sunday evening. For the past two Sundays, thousands of Christians across the country answered the call to pray at the same time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s prayer is available… Continue reading Churches join in prayer on Palm Sunday evening
Joint statement from Faith leaders: “we all pray for the health and unity of our nation”
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, joined faith leaders across Scotland in signing a joint statement calling on people of faith across the country to engage with, and pray for, the many community efforts that have sprung up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement reads: “We are living through… Continue reading Joint statement from Faith leaders: “we all pray for the health and unity of our nation”
APRIL 2020 NEWS FROM SEI
Here is some more uplifting news for a change – the April edition of the Scottish Educational Institute newsletter can be downloaded SEI Newsletter April 2020
How we are helping those most in need
We know that many people from the Scottish Episcopal Church are key workers, or are volunteering to support vital networks during the coronavirus pandemic. Some will have signed up to the Scottish Government’s national volunteering campaign, Scotland Cares, launched this week. See https://www.gov.scot/…/national-volunteering-plan-for-coro…/ Others will have been involved already. SEC congregations have long been active in… Continue reading How we are helping those most in need
Lent reflection: Excited by anticipation of new life
By Rebecca Cromwell During the last few years, Lent for me, has been an uncertain, stressful and slightly miserable time. With final deadlines and exams looming, I have in some ways, forgotten to appreciate the true meaning of Lent and all the great things that come at the end of the 40 days. Lent should… Continue reading Lent reflection: Excited by anticipation of new life
‘Stay at home’ with online worship
The Scottish Episcopal Church will broadcast the second of its weekly Eucharistic services on Sunday (29 March). The service will be held in private, in line with SEC guidelines following government advice to suspend church services as part of the national effort to halt the spread of coronavirus. At the end of a week where… Continue reading ‘Stay at home’ with online worship
Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7pm
The Scottish Episcopal Church is joining church groups across Scotland in asking Christians to join in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evenings. Last Sunday, thousands of Christians across the country answered the call to pray at the same time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following positive feedback from last week’s prayer initiative, a further… Continue reading Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7pm